The Million Dollar Quartet
Dave Marsh, Musician, June 1981
WE USUALLY think of Elvis Presley simply stepping into Sun Studios in Memphis, in answer to Sam Phillips' call, and walking out a few days later, 'That's All Right Mama' under his arms. Nothing could be further from the truth: Presley, Phillips, Scotty Moore and Bill Black woodshedded for months before any music was issued.
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